Crime in Ashton Vale
Ashton Vale had 156 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 88% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.
BS3, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ashton Vale
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ashton Vale. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 34 | 22% |
| shoplifting | 27 | 17% |
| theft | 18 | 12% |
| anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11% |
| vehicle crime | 16 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 15 | 10% |
| burglary | 12 | 8% |
| public order | 7 | 4% |
Ashton Vale against Bristol
| Type | Ashton Vale per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 36 | 32.4 | ▼ 19% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | 4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 5.7 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 13.1 | ▲ 6% |
| Theft and robbery | 23.3 | 7.9 | ▲ 29% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Vale | 165.4 | ▲ 28% |
| Bishopsworth | 162.7 | ▼ 17% |
| Headley Park | 160.2 | ▼ 3% |
| Highridge | 159.2 | ▼ 27% |
| Bedminster Down | 112.1 | ▼ 3% |
| Ashton Gate | 111 | ▲ 7% |
| Bedminster | 107.4 | 0% |
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Questions people ask
Is Ashton Vale a safe area?
Ashton Vale had about 165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Ashton Vale?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by shoplifting (27) and theft (18).